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"Ploning" to have international screenings in Canada

Ploning isa story of faith, hope, and love, showcasing the beauty of the Filipino and thePhilippines. Starring Judy Ann Santos, Bodjong Fernandez (in orange), and CedricAmit (rightmost), this film will be screened in Canada starting August 22,2008.

Ploning was screened in France last July 5 as part of"An Evening with Philippine Stars" of the sixth Paris Cinema Festival. Judy AnnSantos attended the special screening together with Ryan Agoncillo(now her fiancée) and the film's director, Dante Nico Garcia.

Last July 20, Direk Dante attended the awarding ceremony ofCinemalaya 2008 (where Ploning was also exhibited). PEP (PhilippineEntertainment Portal) took this opportunity to ask him about the screening inthe European country.

The Megastar also attended the Paris Cinema Festival sinceher film Caregiver was included in the line-up of the film fest,which took place from July 1-12, 2008.

"Ang sarap sarap...napaka-fulfilling yung makakita ka ng mgaPinoy na umiiyak kasi, di ba, parang promdi naman yung pelikula," says DirekDante. Ploning is the story of a provincial lass who lived in Cuyo,Palawan during the 1980s and became the mother figure of a young boy.

The producers of Ploning say that screenings will be soon conducted inAbu Dhabi and the United States. Those who are interested to have Ploningscreenings in their area may send an email to ida@ploningthemovie.com